Alex Whitelock

Alex Whitelock

Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

Articles by: Alex Whitelock

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Dell's Spring sale is live — I've found the 9 best Alienware deals that can save you up to $1,000 on your next machine

By Alex Whitelock published

On the hunt for your next gaming PC? Dell's Spring Sale has great options for Alienware machines right now.

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T-Mobile’s latest Apple Watch deal could get you a second watch included — here's how

By Alex Whitelock published

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T-Mobile just dropped a great Apple Watch deal — here's how to get up to $300 off a second device when you pick up the first with a new line.

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I've looked through hundreds of listings in the HP Spring sale — these are the 9 best deals on RTX 5060, 5070, and 5080 machines

By Alex Whitelock published

Forget Amazon — HP's Spring sale is great for gaming PC discounts this week.

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Last chance! The drone we rate as the 'best for beginners' is on sale for a record-low price at Amazon, but not for long

By Alex Whitelock published

DJI's 4K Mini is our favorite budget drone for beginners and experienced pilots alike — here's why today's record-low deal at Amazon is so good.

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Forget Amazon — here are 3 gaming laptop deals from Walmart's rival sale that have the rest beat

By Alex Whitelock published

Amazon's Spring sale is pretty good, but Walmart has it beat when it comes to excellent value gaming laptops — here are my top 3 picks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW

Ending soon: T-Mobile's deals include up to $1,100 off the iPhone 17 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra

By Alex Whitelock published

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The carrier's best promotions this week are set to change at the beginning of April, so don't miss out if you're interested in big discounts.

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I’ve found the best Spring camera deals — including record-low prices on top models from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and more

By Alex Whitelock published

B&H Photo and Adorama have awesome Spring deals this week, including prices that match those from Black Friday.

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MacBook Air M5 vs MacBook Air M4 — both are on sale right now, but which is the better buy?

By Alex Whitelock published

It's a very difficult choice

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I gave myself $100 — can I get a full 'pro PC gamer' set-up from Amazon without breaking budget?

By Alex Whitelock published

Amazon's Spring Sale is happening right now — just how cheap can you get a full PC gaming setup, however?

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I've looked through literally hundreds of listings in the Newegg Spring Sale — these are the 12 best deals on PCs, laptops, components, and more

By Alex Whitelock published

Forget Amazon - Newegg's Spring Sale is where it's at for gamers today

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The $200 home studio challenge — can I create a cheap recording setup for music and podcasting?

By Alex Whitelock published

$200 challenge: Can I build a super-cheap home recording setup for music and podcasting?

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I gave myself a $100 budget — can I build the perfect home vlogging setup?

By Alex Whitelock published

Looking for a super cheap vlogging setup to get started? I've looked through Amazon to find the perfect tech for under $100.

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Don’t pair your new phone with an expensive plan — Metro has a great unlimited plan for just $25/mo today

By Alex Whitelock published

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On a budget? Don't skip over Metro's latest deals for new customers if you're looking to pair-up your new device with a super cheap (but good) unlimited plan.

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The perfect iPhone 17e deal? Visible Wireless is rebating the entire cost of the device right now

By Alex Whitelock published

The prepaid carrier Visible Wireless is offering new customers a free iPhone 17e via rebate when you pick one up on the excellent Visible Pro Plus plan.

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There's never been a better time to switch to Verizon Fios internet — get a free $200 gift card, 2Gbps speeds, and even a free TV!

By Alex Whitelock published

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Verizon's current line-up of deals for its FIOS internet service are the best I've ever seen, you can get a $200 Amazon gift card as well as a free TV or hefty discount!

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Dell's stunning new XPS series is tumbling in price right now — here's where to save up to $300

By Alex Whitelock published

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The latest Dell XPS 14 and Dell XPS 16 have just received a major price cut at the official Dell Store.

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The Galaxy S26 series starts at just $299 with this Best Buy deal — and, you can get a $100 gift card

By Alex Whitelock published

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Still got your eye on the latest Galaxy S26 series? Best Buy's current deal is a fantastic option for unlocked devices.

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An easy way to get a free iPhone 17e — this deal at Total Wireless doesn't even require a trade-in

By Alex Whitelock published

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You can get the brand new iPhone 17e for free without a trade at Total Wireless right now - and the required plan is pretty damn cheap, too.

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Mint Mobile just launched its cheapest all-in-one setup yet — get home internet and a mobile plan for as low as $40/mo

By Alex Whitelock published

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Mint Mobile's new deal line-ups can get thrifty phone users a seriously cheap home internet package on the side.

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New Dell XPS 14 gets its first significant price cut — barely a few months after launch

By Alex Whitelock published

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The official Dell Store has just listed its first-ever discount on the stunning new Dell XPS 14 - one of the best laptops of 2026 (so far).

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The best Apple iPhone 17 deals for March 2026: free devices, cheap plans, and buying advice

By Alex Whitelock last updated

Looking for an iPhone 17 on the cheap? Check out this week's best deals in both the US and UK across all four devices right here on this page.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra REVIEW

T-Mobile's best deal of the year (so far) is still available — get the stunning Galaxy S26 Ultra for free without a trade

By Alex Whitelock published

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T-Mobile's deal on the Galaxy S26 Ultra can get you this $1,200 device on a new line without a trade-in - and there's a great deal on the Galaxy S26 Plus, too.

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The best Visible Wireless deals and coupon codes for March 2026

By Alex Whitelock last updated

TechRadar deals Simply the best Visible Wireless deals, coupons and free trials, here to help you save money on a superb carrier.

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The best Mint Mobile deals for March 2026

By Alex Whitelock last updated

TechRadar deals We've rounded up this week's best Mint Mobile deals and coupons into one handy place to help our readers save on their new prepaid phone plan.

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Forget the Samsung Galaxy S26 — the still-great Galaxy S25 is currently $450 off at Mint Mobile

By Alex Whitelock published

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Mint Mobile's latest deal on the Samsung Galaxy S25 makes it a great alternative to the latest Galaxy S26.

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